Exile (2011)

Plot

Exile is a British psychological thriller television series created by Paul Abbott and Danny Brocklehurst for BBC One. The three-part serial stars John Simm as London journalist Tom Ronstadt, whose world falls apart as a result of his own actions. Upon returning to his Lancashire hometown after 18 years, he finds his father, Sam, in the grips of Alzheimer's disease.

During the course of the series, Tom begins to unravel the mystery of his childhood that drove him away many years earlier. Trying to extract information from Sam causes Tom to grow frustrated with his father's inability to remember. Tom continues on his quest for the truth, unaware he is unearthing a devastating crime that will reveal unimaginable secrets.

The series received varying reviews, with praise for the script and performances but criticism for the clichés. Simm received a BAFTA nomination for his lead role, as did director John Alexander.

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Cast

• John SimmTom Ronstadt
• Jim BroadbentSam Ronstadt
• Olivia ColmanNancy Ronstadt
• Nico MirallegroTeenage Tom Ronstadt
• Claire GooseMandy
• Daryl FishwickWendy
• Shaun DooleyMike Eldridge
• Timothy WestMetzler
• Sarah Jayne DunnMetzler's PA
• Alex ClaytonYoung Tom Ronstadt
• Sarah ParksWendy's Partner
• Kate MagowanJane
• John Paul HurleyKevin
• Denise BlackBelinda
• Ned DennehyRicky
• Allan CordunerGeller
• Abby GreenhalghHayley

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  Miniseries3 episodes · 2011